Pedestrians in Philly will have to start sharing the sidewalks with four-wheeled robots after Uber Eats launched a new autonomous delivery program on Tuesday. The carts, made by Avride, stand …
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Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe Center City District is investing big in its Open Streets initiative with 20 car-free dates scheduled for 2026. The program, which closes off select neighborhood blocks to vehicles, will …
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Family-run Kelly’s Seafood to close after 68 years in business in Northeast Philly
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe owners of Kelly's Seafood said they plan to retire and put the Northeast Philly building up for sale after 68 years in business. Known for its dense menu and …
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Sincere Harris, a top official in the Parker administration, is stepping down
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsSincere Harris is leaving her post as Mayor Cherelle Parker's chief deputy mayor after more than two years on the job. Harris, who also served as Parker's campaign manager, has …
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Pedestrian fatally struck by NJ Transit bus near Independence Mall
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsA 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being struck by a NJ Transit bus in Old City, police said. The man was struck at 5:50 p.m. on Arch Street, near …
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76ers, Comcast Spectacor pause demolition of Market East buildings, allowing for summer pop-up shops
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsSeveral buildings slated for demolition on East Market Street will be temporarily spared this summer to allow the city to host pop-up shops during the World Cup and celebrations of …
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SEPTA revives bus redesign plan with route changes and new schedules
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsSEPTA will begin rolling out its plan to redesign the city's bus routes in August, the transit agency said Wednesday. Formerly known as the Bus Revolution, the New Bus Network …
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Eligible Philadelphia residents can launch shipbuilding careers through new Navy Yard welding program
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsPhiladelphia residents looking to further careers in the skilled trades now have a new pathway to high-wage, full‑time opportunities through the latest Welder B training program in partnership with Hanwha …
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Man connected to 2014 murder of 2 men in Philly added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsA man who police say is connection to the August 2014 torture, kidnapping and murder of two Vietnamese brothers, who were found dead in the Schuylkill River, was added to …
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Montgomery County resolution blocks ICE from using property it owns
by myphillyconnection 3 viewsMontgomery County commissioners adopted a resolution Thursday prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from using county-owned property for detentions and other operations. The Board of Commissioners passed the resolution …